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What Fish Are in Bay Lake?

Bay Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake holds an overall water quality grade of A (Excellent).

All Documented Species

Game Fish & Panfish in Bay Lake

Bay Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of A and a maximum depth of 74 feet across 2,330 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeA (Excellent)
Water Clarity19 ft
Maximum Depth74 ft
Surface Area2,330 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count13